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Food-Related Gifts To Take Home From Your Texas Trip

11 August 2020

Ruben Franklin

Food is one of the first things that many people think about when they hear the word "Texas." If you're visiting the state and want to take a gift home for a family member or friend, you'll have an ample selection of food-related gifts to consider. You can buy Texas food-related gifts in many locations, including airports, souvenir shops, tourist welcome centers, and more. Think about specific products that you've had a chance to enjoy during your visit or that you know someone back home will enjoy it. Here are some options.

Barbecue Rubs

Texas and barbecue go hand in hand, so you won't have any trouble finding some related gifts. One good choice is a couple of bottles of barbecue rub — perhaps one for beef and another for chicken. These gifts can be perfect for someone in your life who loves barbecuing, whether he or she is experienced behind the grill or is just getting into this hobby. You'll often find that souvenir shops and food shops have barbecue rub sampler packages, too, which offer a number of small containers of rubs in different flavors.

Hot Sauce

Hot sauce is a good food-related product to consider taking home as a gift. Look for a hot sauce that is made in Texas to give the gift recipient an authentic product. You'll have no trouble finding stores that carry these sauces — and, if you eat at a barbecue restaurant or a Mexican food restaurant during your visit, you can often buy the establishment's brand of hot sauce at the counter. If you're flying, remember that you'll need to check your bottle of hot sauce in your luggage as large bottles that contain liquids aren't allowed in your carry-on luggage.

Steak

Texas and steak are synonymous in lots of ways, so there's a good chance that you've enjoyed a steak or two during your visit to the Lone Star State. While you can't really take a steak home with you in your luggage, you can indeed give steak as a gift to someone back home. All that you'll need to do is choose one of the many Texas-based retailers that sell meat online. Add your desired cuts of steak to your order and use your family member or friend's address when you fill out the shipping information. The company will courier your order — typically, packed in dry ice — to the recipient to offer him or her an authentic taste of Texas.

If you're wanting to bring home some texas gifts for your loved ones, follow the tips above. You'll love seeing the look on your loved one's face when you bring it back.

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About Me

As a teenager, I joined my local swim team and soon became a champion swimmer. I have been swimming my entire life, and my love for water pushed me to purchase a home with a large in-ground pool. Strangely enough, after years of swimming I had no idea how to take care of the pool. I knew that I needed to add chemicals to get rid of potentially dangerous bacteria, and I also knew that chemicals kept algae at bay. I didn't know how to choose from hydrogen peroxide, salt, or chlorine additives. I definitely had no idea about shock, and I didn't know how many chemicals to add. After some trial and error, a very green pool, and a necessary draining, I figured it out. I have compiled for you a number of blogs and resources so you do not have to make costly mistakes like me.